Of the Following, the Individual Most Likely to Receive an Appropriate

question 47

Multiple Choice

Of the following, the individual most likely to receive an appropriate diagnosis of male hypoactive sexual desire disorder is

• A)Charl, who fantasises about sex often, but is so exhausted when he gets home that he only has sex about twice a month.
• B)John, who thinks about sex, but does not have sexual relations because he thinks it is morally wrong to do so unless the goal is procreation.
• C)Philemon, whose wife wishes he thought about sex more often because he seems satisfied having sex a few times a month.
• D)Fred, who has sex at least once a week to satisfy his wife, but would prefer to be left alone since he is rarely interested in sex.

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Definitions:

Cortisol Levels

The concentration of cortisol, a steroid hormone, in the blood, which can indicate stress or adrenal function.

Adolescent Mood

The range of emotions or mood swings experienced by adolescents, often influenced by hormonal changes, environment, and psychological stressors.

Adolescent Alertness

The heightened state of awareness often found in teenagers, which can vary throughout the day due to changes in their biological clocks.

Circadian Rhythm

The internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes on a roughly 24-hour schedule.